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2006 Season RecapThe most successful athletic team this fall, the Clark University men’s soccer team certainly had a year to remember. Posting its fourth consecutive winning season (11-4-2, 3-2-1 NEWMAC), the 2006 Cougars also witnessed regional and national acclaim. Not only was the Clark squad ranked 20th by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), but was also positioned eighth by D3kicks.com computerized national ranking system. It was the first time in head coach David Kulik’s seven-year tenure the team had been nationally recognized by two rankings organizations. Although Clark finished 10th in the NSCAA New England Poll for the second straight year, the Cougars saw its highest regional ranking (3rd) since Coach Kulik’s arrival in 2000. Not to mention, the program has also been in the top-10 regional ranking for 16 consecutive weeks over the last two seasons.In addition to its record-ranking year, the men’s squad allowed just seven goals (.39 GAA) and posted 11 shutouts, ranking fifth and tied for eighth in the nation, respectively, and finished eighth nationally in save percentage (.894). The Cougars notched six straight shutouts to start the season, one shy from tying the school mark (7), had a nine-game unbeaten streak, including their first victory over rival Babson College (2-1) since 2001, and advanced to the NEWMAC Tournament quarterfinals as the third-seed. In the tourney, Clark fell to sixth-seed Springfield College (1-0) to conclude its season. Senior midfielder Lino Goncalves and senior goalkeeper Matt Talbot were named to the NEWMAC All-Conference teams. A first-team all-star, Goncalves finished third on the team in scoring (2-2-6). Talbot, a second-team recipient, helped lead the Cougars to the number one scoring defense in the conference this season. Talbot topped the league in goals against average (.40) and save percentage (.894), and ranked second in winning percentage (.706). The two-time NEWMAC All-Conference goalie capped his career with a career-high 10 shutouts. Junior forward David Blum moved into second on Clark’s All-Time scoring list with 39 goals, 10 assists, and 88 points, while senior Daniel Hoffman took sole possession of 10th with 20 points, nine assists, and 49 points.
Talbot Receives Two Men's Soccer All-Region NodsClark University’s Matt Talbot capped off his career with a pair of All-New England soccer team selections, it was announced on Tuesday. The senior goalkeeper has been named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Division III All-New England fourth team and the D3kicks.com All-New England Region second team. A native of Harvard, Mass., Talbot helped lead Clark (11-4-2, 3-2-1 NEWMAC) to the number one scoring defense in the conference this season. The two-time All-Conference goalie topped the league in goals against average (.40) and save percentage (.894), and ranked second in winning percentage (.706). Ranking eighth in goals against average and 11th in save percentage in the nation, Talbot began the season with six straight shutouts, one shy of tying the school mark (7), and concluded his senior season with a career-high 10 shutouts. Additionally, the Cougars’ co-captain led the team to the eighth-best shutout percentage (.65) in the nation.
Men's Soccer Seniors and Head Coach David Kulik The six seniors on the 2006 Clark University men’s soccer team, Matt Talbot, Brian Hersey, Daniel Hoffman, Chase Roberge, Nicholas Voyiatzis and Shawn Barr have helped the Cougars to a 43-23-6 overall record and four consecutive winning seasons for the first time since 1984-87. These players will be missed not only for their commitment and skill, but more importantly, for the integrity displayed since their arrival to Worcester. We wish them well in all their future endeavors.
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2006 Season Recap
